Steph
8 Easy, Fun At-Home Date Ideas
Are you in a “dinner and movie” date night rut?
With Valentine's Day coming up, many of us are thinking about date ideas to connect with our partners.
For Christmas, I gifted my husband with “12...
Kids and Screen Time: Videos I Don’t Feel Guilty About
Our family has very limited screen time (as in most days we have zero), but sometimes it's nice to take a video break. Maybe it's been storming all day, or it's too hot or...
Get Outside! Enjoy Nature with Kids
Our family loves spending time outside, and while we have the gear to make it comfortable in the winter, it’s just not the same. With spring comes new flowers, birds, and insects to watch...
A Stepmom’s Struggle With Being Called a Bonus Mom
I have to admit, when I hear myself referred to as "bonus mom" I internally cringe. It has nothing to do with the people who say it or others who are bonus parents, but...
Choosing and Reframing Our Parenting “Battles”
We’ve all heard the saying “Choose your battles wisely.” As parents, it can be really easy to get “hooked” on our kids’ behavior in the moment, rather than looking at the bigger picture.
One of...
Meet Steph Crandall
Hello there Des Moines Moms Blog Readers! I am so excited to be a part of this incredible community!
When I saw that DMMB was looking for contributors, I knew I’d love to do it,...